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Royston QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Royston, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Royston QLD is 346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Royston is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Royston is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Royston has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Royston has a population density of 17.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Royston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Royston is $1,956.

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Royston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Royston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$673/wk

$34,996 per year

#5938 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,956/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Royston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (167) Female 51.5% (177)

Population Density

17.0

people per km²

346 people · 20.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,487

Family income/wk

Royston Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Royston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.7% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.3% 63 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Royston Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Royston Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Catholic

14.8%

Anglican

11.1%

Not stated

10.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.3%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Buddhism

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Royston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Royston Employment

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Employed full-time

32.2% 74 people

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Employed part-time

17.0% 39 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

48.3% 111 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Royston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.7%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

2.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Royston Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.9%

Professionals

19.2%

Managers

19.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

8.2%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Royston Field of Study

Engineering

22.9%

Health

15.7%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Management & Commerce

10.8%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Education

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.2%

Creative Arts

7.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Royston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Royston Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Royston Marital Status

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Married

53.1% 156

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Separated

3.7% 11

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Divorced

13.3% 39

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Widowed

4.1% 12

👤

Never married

25.9% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Royston Ancestry

Australian

35.0%

English

28.2%

Scottish

10.0%

German

8.9%

Irish

8.2%

Other

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

New Zealander

1.6%

Croatian

1.2%

French

1.2%

Chinese

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Royston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.4%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

Secondary — Government

7.7%

Pre-school

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Royston Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.6% 43

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 605

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Royston Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.6% 51

—

Not a volunteer

81.4% 223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Royston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Royston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Did not go to work

19.8%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Royston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

24.3%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Royston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.5%

3 bedrooms

35.1%

4 bedrooms

36.9%

5 bedrooms

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Royston Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Royston Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

635

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Royston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Lung condition

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Royston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Royston Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

19.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Royston Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 15

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Never served

94.5% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Royston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 40

—

Did not provide

85.4% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Royston Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

16.5%

2 children

37.4%

3 children

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Royston When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Royston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Royston Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

42.4%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Royston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

277

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Royston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.2%

Blended family — no other children

17.9%

Step family — no other children

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Royston Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Royston

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,116/wk

Rent share 21.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

Barney Point

Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $80/wk

Kuranda

Income: $600/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Atherton

Income: $641/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Southside

Income: $585/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $15/wk

Gayndah

Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk

Millmerran

Income: $623/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $60/wk

Ipswich

Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Royston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bramston Beach

Pop: 173 Income: $488/wk Rent: $280/wk

Coolabunia

Pop: 173 Income: $563/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonesome Creek

Pop: 173 Income: $921/wk Rent: $200/wk

McIntosh Creek

Pop: 173 Income: $596/wk Rent: $330/wk

Hivesville

Pop: 173 Income: $424/wk Rent: $205/wk

Bollon

Pop: 174 Income: $818/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Royston

What is the population of Royston QLD?

The population of Royston QLD is 346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.0 people per km².Royston is ranked #5,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Royston?

The median personal income in Royston QLD is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,487 per week.Royston is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Royston?

Median rent in Royston QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Royston ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Royston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Royston QLD is $1,956. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Royston?

The median age in Royston QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Royston a good suburb to live in?

Royston is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 346.The median income is $673/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32487. All dollar figures in AUD.